Radford University - Recognition
Radford University continues to be recognized for the strength of its academic programs, the success of its sustainability efforts, and dedication to excellence.
"Best Colleges and Universities in the Southeast"
– The Princeton Review, 2004-19
"Best Regional Universities" in the South
– U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2019
"Top Public Schools" – South - #18
– U.S. News & World Report, 2018, 2019
"Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs"
– U.S. News & World Report, 2019
"Most Admired Interior Design Schools"
– DesignIntelligence, 2019
"Best Colleges for Criminal Justice"
– Niche.com, 2018
"Military Friendly School Designation"
– 2019-2020
"College of Distinction"
– Colleges of Distinction, 2016 and 2017
"Best Bang for the Buck" Universities
– Washington Monthly Magazine, Sept.-Oct 2013, Sept.-Oct 2014, Sept.-Oct. 2015, Sept.-Oct. 2016, Sept.-Oct. 2017
"Best Value Colleges"
– The Princeton Review, 2013, 2014
"Best Colleges for Your Money"
– MONEY, 2015-2018
"Best Colleges for Veterans - South"
– U.S. News & World Report, 2016 and 2017
"Best RN Programs in Virginia"
– RegisteredNursing.org, 2017 and 2018
"Best for Vets"
– Military Times, 2015
"Best Dorms" Ranked #3 in Virginia and among the top 100 nationwide
– Niche Rankings, 2015
The Top 50 Doctoral Programs in Counseling Psychology
– Best Counseling Degrees, 2017-18
"Top Online Education Programs" (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
– U.S. News & World Report, 2012
"Top Public Master’s Universities in the South"
– U.S. News & World Report, 2010, 2011, 2012
"Top Interior Design Schools in the South"
– DesignIntelligence, 2014
"Top 10 Interior Design Programs in the Nation"
– DesignIntelligence, 2011
"Best Business Schools"
– The Princeton Review, 2012-2019
"Top Green Colleges in the Nation"
– The Princeton Review, 2010-2018
"President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll"
– Corporation for National and Community Service, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015
One of only 13 U.S. schools with "Multiple Strong Programs" in Teacher Preparation
– National Council on Teacher Quality, 2013
2011 Goldwater Scholarship Recipient
Junior Biology Major Brandon Newmyer
Awarded First Doctoral Degrees in August 2011
Designated All-Steinway School in September 2011